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Comprehensive Herbalist Training - Program One

Receive Up To 113 Hours Of Continuing Education Credit

This part of the home study program is intended to thoroughly educate students in the fundamentals of practicing Chinese Herbology. No previous knowledge of herbs or Chinese medicine is required. Students who successfully complete this program will have the capability to begin treating a wide range of common health conditions. After taking all courses and accurately completing a self-administered review exam, students will receive an ICH Certificate of Completion for the Comprehensive Herbalist Training Program.

All Home Study Courses are available in CD (standard) and MP3 (digital download) format. Course materials also include a coordinated set of notes, study guides and exercises. Three classes include herb samples. The Comprehensive Herbalist Training Program consists of approximately 125 hrs of audio. Most students take between 6 to 9 months to complete all three sections.

While the Institute does not offer financial assistance with its programs, we do offer different payment options for your convenience. Purchase individual courses and pay as you study, or choose from different purchase options to receive discounts on ICH courses. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal and also PayPal Payment Plan.

All Courses are available on audio CD's or MP3 files. Each course in our Comprehensive Herbalist Training Program (except Clinical Case Studies) has been approved for CEUs/PDAs by the:

Certificates are issued after satisfactory completion of the quiz for each course. Students who elect to complete all courses in Program One will also receive an ICH Certificate of Completion for the Comprehensive Herbalist Training Program.

Section One

Introduction To Chinese Medicine

The fundamental concepts of traditional Chinese medicine are presented, including causes of disease, patterns of disharmony, and an introduction to diagnostic methods including questioning the patient and reading the tongue and pulse. This course establishes the foundation for studying Chinese herbology.

CLASS 1: Theory of Disease; Contrast of Eastern and Western Perspectives; Hot and Cold, Excess and Deficiency; Six Evils

CLASS 2: The Functions of the Organs in Chinese Medicine; The Fundamental Processes of Chi, Blood and Body Fluids; The Emotions in Chinese Medicine

CLASS 3: Chi, Blood, Yin and Yang; Introduction to the Pulses

CLASS 4: Dysfunction of the Organs; Patterns of Disease; Guides and Charts to Studying Chinese Medicine

A survey of the important herbs and formulas, emphasizing their properties and therapeutic uses. Includes terminology, methods of making teas, legal aspects of practicing herbology, and samples of over 60 herbs.

CLASS 5: Transformations of Chi (a discussion of the major Chi processes in the body)

12 hours

$175.00

Therapeutic Principles Of Chinese Herbology

A thorough presentation of the important therapeutic principles of Chinese Herbology. Each class covers a group of related herbs, formulas, disease complexes and associated symptoms and signs. All previously discussed herbs are reviewed and approximately 100 new herbs are introduced. Includes new samples.

Section Three

Herbal Therapies For Organ Dysfunctions Part #1

Herbal therapies for the six major classifications of organ dysfunctions are presented: Lungs, Spleen, Liver, Heart, Kidney and Gynecological. Guidebook to Chinese Herbal Formulas is provided and used with this class.

Herbal therapies for the six major classifications of organ dysfunctions are presented: Lungs, Spleen, Liver, Heart, Kidney and Gynecological. Guidebook to Chinese Herbal Formulas is provided and used with this class.

CLASS 10: Heart Imbalances

CLASS 11: Kidney Dysfunctions

CLASS 12,13: Gynecological Problems

16 hours

$225.00

Clinical Case Studies and Where Do I Go From Here

Clinical Case Studies

Selected case studies from the Residence Clinical Classes that illustrate the process of interviewing clients, developing a diagnosis and formulating herbal remedies. There are no notes, CEU's or PDA's awarded for these Clinical Case Studies; just a Review Exam.

Where Do I Go From Here?

A discussion of career opportunities and requirements, how to use the Institute for ongoing education and support, ways to continue your study at home, and beginning to set up your practice.